On Wednesday, the Sun reported a goal-shy Crystal Palace side were hoping to add some much needed quality to their attack with a £10 million January deal for Arsenal forward Danny Welbeck.

And the report added that the Gunners could be willing to cash in on the former Manchester United man, given that he will be a free agent at the end of the season and looked unlikely to sign a new contract.

But, just two days later, Palace’s best laid plans appear to be in ruins already.

And it was not just Arsenal fans who were left holding their head in their heads as Welbeck was stretchered off with a suspected broken ankle in the 0-0 Europa League draw with Sporting Lisbon on Thursday night.

The England international is expected to miss most of the 2018/19 campaign now, meaning a January switch to Selhurst Park is surely off the cards. And this has only added to the frustration among the Eagles support.

Surely Danny Welbeck only had to say, no I don't want to join #cpfcBreaking your ankle is a bit extreme don't you think?

With Christian Benteke and Alexander Sorloth showing they are not the answer, a new centre-forward remains the top priority for a Crystal Palace side who have not scored a home goal from open play in the Premier League this season.

Danny Owen

Daniel is a Journalist graduate from Leeds Trinity University and is generally obsessed with everything football related. Daniel watches everything from Augsburg in the Bundesliga to Vitesse in the Eredivisie with as much La Liga as possible thrown in for good measure.